Proof-of-Ownership FAQ

The Bitcoin Suisse Proof-of-Ownership process uses a small, additional one-time transaction to verify that clients are in control of the external crypto wallets that they use for deposits and withdrawals of cryptocurrencies connected to their Bitcoin Suisse account.

I want to verify my external crypto wallet address for making a deposit.

You will send a specific, additional micro-amount with your deposit to verify ownership of the address.

I want to verify a (new) external crypto wallet address for making a withdrawal.

You will first send a micro-transaction as a deposit from the external address to Bitcoin Suisse to verify ownership of the address.

I want to verify my (current) external crypto wallet address for making a withdrawal.

You will send a micro-transaction as a deposit from this external address to verify ownership of this address and continue using it.

I want to verify my (current) external crypto wallet address, with no funds on it, for making a withdrawal.

You will first make a small, one-time withdrawal from your Bitcoin Suisse account, then send a micro-transaction as a deposit to Bitcoin Suisse to verify ownership of this address.